Lonely Planet writer Abigail Blasi described Gozo as the home to some of Europe’s best scuba diving sites.

“The face of the city is evolving,” Abigail wrote. “Meanwhile, Malta’s smaller sibling Gozo - an island of steep cliffs and quiet inlets over the water - is home to some of Europe’s best scuba diving.”

4. Great Barrier Island, New Zealand

New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island is 104 square miles and is the largest island off the Kiwi coast. The island has a few bach’s (Kiwi holiday homes) but remains mostly untouched.

Situated just 55 miles northeast of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, you can get to the island by plane or ferry.

As the website said, “There are no banks, no traffic lights and just a few shops. Water is what comes from the sky.”

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5. Caye Caulker, Belize

Like New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island, Caye Caulker forgoes traffic lights. The five mile strip of land is just a 15-minute flight from Belize’s main airport.

You can snorkel among nurse sharks and stingrays at Shark Ray Alley and go scuba diving in the underwater caves of the Blue Hole.

6. Inis Meáin, Ireland

Inis Meáin is the middle of the three main Aran Islands in Galway Bay on the west coast of Ireland and is part of County Galway.

The island has a small population of 160 who speak predominantly Gaelic.

This small island is a perfect place to go for a getaway to enjoy the simple things in life - a walk along the coast and some of the best potatoes you will ever eat.

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7. La Maddalena, italy

Capri’s younger, but just as notable cousin, La Maddalena can be found just off the coast of Sardinia.

The island is set to have more visitors shortly as a new hotel has been built specifically for yacht owners, but past the hotel are hidden coves, rare birds and beautiful Italian beaches just waiting for you to discover.

8. Colonsay, Scotland

Colonsay is accessible via a two and a half hour ferry ride from the west-coast Scottish town of Oban. The ferry service runs five days a week in summer an four in winter. You can also catch a flight there twice daily on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

On this island sheep outnumber people by far and the island of 124 people is covered in wildflowers. The island is about 10 miles long and 2 miles wide.

According to their website the best local activities to do include oyster farming, honey production, brewery and lobster fishing.

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9. Salt Spring Island, Canada

Salt Spring Island is one of the Gulf Islands located between mainland British Columbia, Canada and Vancouver Island.

The island is home to over 10,000 inhabitants and you can get there by ferry or sea plane.

It is ridiculously picturesque, with oak trees, rolling hills and rocky shore and home to cheese makers and artists.